Target: Chris Matthews…
The AP’s David Bauder writes about criticism being leveled at Chris Matthews after the New Hampshire primary…
He’s become the target for critics who think a backlash against the media played a part in Hillary Clinton’s surprise win in New Hampshire. Chris Matthews laughs off that idea, and insists he has a lot of respect for her.
The MSNBC “Hardball” host had more explaining to do after Clinton’s victory when he said that the reason Clinton is a candidate for president “is that her husband messed around.”
“I do like the fact that ‘Hardball’ is a heat-seeker,” the rapid-fire political commentator told The Associated Press. “My job is to provide excitement and to bring it into the show and have people argue about things that they would normally argue about.”
Matthews was the focal point for the anger many women felt at how Clinton’s candidacy seemed to be written off with lightning speed following a loss in Iowa and foreboding poll numbers in New Hampshire. He is a man and he is ever sure of himself.
He also had a history: The liberal watchdog Media Matters for America counted more than eight negative remarks Matthews made about Clinton for every positive one during September, October and November.
MM just wants to clear the way so that the only personleft on MSNBC is Olbermann.
Comment by eddiebear — January 14, 2008 @ 1:06 pm
What do you expect from someone trained by vast right wing conspirators Jimmy Carter and “Tip” O’Neil?
Comment by Jim — January 14, 2008 @ 1:42 pm
Inspired by the thread topic:
Top Ten Signs You’re Watching Bad Election Coverage…
from David Letterman’s Top Ten List, January 8
10 - TV reporters seem to be using the word “dude” a lot
9 - Because of the writers strike, they show reruns of the Reagan-Mondale election
8 - Exit polling question: “Did you have trouble finding the exit?”
7 - Three candidates each received 50% of the votes
6 - Top half of screen shows election coverage, bottom half is “American Gladiators”
5 - Pundit says it’s looking unlikely Bush will be re-elected
4 - It’s 3 hours of Dog the Bounty Hunter yelling racial slurs
3 - Correspondent spends most of the evening hitting on Kucinich’s hot wife
2 - Wolf Blitzer wanders on set screaming, “Top story — daddy’s drunk!”
1 - Still haven’t projected winner from Iowa
Comment by ImNotBlue — January 14, 2008 @ 4:37 pm
Hey, Reagan-Mondale! An oldie but a goodie. Although for my viewing dollar, nothing beats the Gore Vidal/William F. Buckley feud from the ‘68 coverage.
Comment by Arthur — January 14, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
Lets face it, Chris Matthews let his dislike of Hilliary come to the fore.There are so many –including Maureen Dudd — who critize things like her voice, her laugh, her emotions. The fact that women are on the last rung of the ladder in our society has never been more apparent than what we have seen in this campaign. I am supporting her because she seems the most intelligent candidate running.
The distasteful fact that she has been nationally humiliated by her husband, sought counseling, saved her marriage, all adds up to me the kind of family values we should all endorse. It should not be mentioned again, EVER!
It is none or our *&%**#! business!
The lady is a good person who has qualities that we desperately need in the place of leadership in this country.
Comment by Ragan Courtney — January 15, 2008 @ 6:55 pm